New England Patriots DT Armond Armstead (illness) appears to be on track to participate in offseason workouts. Armstead missed the entire 2013 season because of an infection he suffered last offseason.

New England Patriots DL Armond Armstead (non-football illness, infection) and WR Mark Harrison (non-football injury, broken foot) have not begun practicing yet. A new rule implemented this season has extended the deadline for their return to Week 11, when the Patriots must decide to start the clock on their seasons or keep them on their respective NFL lists.

New England Patriots DT Armond Armstead (heart) said he is healthy after having a heart issue in 2011. "My health is fine," Armstead said. "I haven't had any problems since what happened at SC. I've been healthy, played in Canada, didn't miss any games or any practices. I haven't had any issues. We just went through physicals. I'm healthy. From that aspect, I'm healthy."

Updating a previous report, the New England Patriots have signed DL Armond Armstead to a three-year deal worth $1.485 million. He is scheduled to make $405,000 in 2013, $495,000 in 2014 and $585,000 in 2015.

Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson confirmed the team is in strong pursuit of Canadian Football League DT Armond Armstead. "He was here on a visit, he's a talented guy, I feel he fits this defense nice and had some versatility with this defense," Grigson said.